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Weekly Fraser Valley Sport Fishing Column

Weekly Fraser Valley Sport fishing column for Oct 7 to 14, 2013

This week we are profiling Oncorhynchus keta, chum salmon. Running an average of 8 to 15 pounds, with the world and BC record standing at 42 pounds, these tough scrappers are responsible for more broken rods than any other of our stream traveling species.

Though disrespected by some, chum offer it all; they run, jump and fight like a junkyard dog. Given the slang name, dog salmon, because of the dog like teeth they grow, these aggressive fish offer continuous action on the right color combination of your jig or fly.

While not noted for their dinner quality, chum is one of our best salmon for smoking. The key is to start with a fresh fish. To find a quality fish, look at the belly under the gills and apply this rhyme; white is right, light grey is okay, but if it's black put it back.

Chum salmon; if you have the stuff to stand up to muscling in thirty or more of these brutes in a day, my hats off to you.

The Harrison River is fair to good for cutthroat, pink, and spring. We have heard rumors of springs. Try: Professor, Anderson Stone, American Coachman, Rolled Muddler, Black Gnat, Griffith Gnat, Zulu, Hares Ear, Renegade, or Irresistible.